Even heroes need to train. In Hero Training you will increase your Bible knowledge by looking up different scripture passages to learn more about God’s truth and promises.
With questions that make you think, Hero Training will strengthen your mental and faith muscles as you learn to apply the words of the Bible to your own life.
Esther’s plans for her life probably didn’t include being Queen of Persia, but God had other plans. You probably have some plans for your day, your week and your life. Check out Proverbs 16:9. Are you ready to follow God’s plans for you?
Take a closer look at today’s verse. When you’re faced with a choice, what should you seek? What does God promise when you do?
Read Matthew 7:24-27 about the wise man and the foolish man. Notice that the storm came into both men’s lives. There will always be troubles (2 Timothy 3:12). How will building your life on God help you stand strong when storms of trouble come?
Shape a piece of Play-Doh into a little pot, just as Jeremiah watched the potter do. Now take a closer look at it. Do you see your fingerprints all over it? In the same way, when you let God reshape your heart by following His Word, He leaves His fingerprints all over you (2 Corinthians…
Think about the words of Luke 6:38. No matter how much you give, you can’t out give God. His gifts might not be money or things, but you can be sure that they’ll be amazing! The next time you give, pay attention to all the ways God gives back to you.
So often we waste our time worrying. We worry about what to eat, what to wear and how to get what we want. But look at what Jesus says in Matthew 6:33. If we’ll give the best of our time and energy to God, He’ll take care of everything else.
Solomon filled the book of Proverbs with his godly wisdom. Start each morning by reading a proverb. Keep a list of your favourite ones or underline them in your Bible.
Confession is telling God that you know what you did was wrong. It’s agreeing with God that it was a sin. Repentance is being sad about that sin and doing your best not to sin again. Read 1 John 1:9 and Acts 3:19 to find out what wonderful thing happens when you confess and repent.
How can you honor God in your life? It’s no secret – God’s Word tells you how! You can honor God by telling others about Him (Psalm 75:1), singing praises to Him (Psalm 95:1-2), and obeying Him (2 John 1:6).
Read Revelation 3:20. Is Jesus welcome in your life? Are you glad to meet Him in His Word, to talk to Him every day in prayer, to introduce your friends to Him? How can you make Jesus welcome in every moment of your life?
You may have some really good friends, but there is only one perfect friend – God! He’s always with you, even in the tough times (Psalm 23:3). He’s always ready to listen (Psalm 145:18). And He’s always willing to help (Psalm 46:1). And the best part is that anyone can be close to Him. James…
God is always with His people. Look up Zephaniah 3:17 and think about the answers to these questions: Where is God? Is He strong or weak? Will He save you? And because He loves you so much, what will He do?
Idols are things people worship instead of God. It’s easy to look at a statue and think it’s silly to worship such things. But look at Matthew 4:8-10. Satan tempted Jesus with riches and power. Those are still pretty tempting to idols today. What was Jesus’ answer in verse 10? That’s exactly what your answer…
When Jesus died on the cross, He opened the throne room of heaven to us. That means you can step right into the presence of God – anytime, anywhere. And you can talk to Him about anything. Just take a look at Hebrews 4:16. God wants to hear from you!
Because we all sin, we all owe a debt to God. It’s a debt so huge that we can never pay it on our own. That’s why God sent Jesus – to pay that debt for us. Read Colossians 1:14 and 1 Peter 1:18-19. How did Jesus redeem us?
God knows you will make mistakes. That’s why He sent Jesus, the only perfect person. Check out Romans 5:8 and Luke 19:10. It’s never too late to ask God for a second chance.
Read 2 Timothy 1:7. Did God create you to be afraid? No! But that doesn’t mean you’ll never be afraid. It does mean you don’t have to let fear stop you from serving God. Remember that He’ll always be there to help you be strong and brave (Isaiah 41:10).
God won’t ever ask you to be brave all alone. Just look at the promise of Joshua 1:9. And then check out Philippians 4:13. God will give you the strength to do whatever He asks you to do. Yes, being brave can be scary, but who always wins in the end? Find the answer in…
Rahab was saved because she believed God was Lord over all – not because of anything she did. Look up Ephesians 2:8. How are you saved? Remember, there’s nothing you can do that will make God love you more or less.
The world likes leaders who are tough and strong and proud. But Jesus has a different definition of leadership. Look up Mark 10:42-45. Do Jesus’ words change the way you want to lead others?
The Ten Commandments aren’t the only laws in the Old Testament. There are about six hundred others! Jesus summed them up in just two commandments. You can find them in Matthew 22:34-40. How different would the world be if everyone followed these two commandments?
Moses spoke to God for the people. But because Jesus came, you don’t need anyone to talk to God for you. You can talk to Him yourself! Ask Him for what you need. And trust Him to take care of you, just as He promises in Philippians 4:19.
Did you know that hard times can be good for you? Challenges build your faith muscles because they teach you to rely on God. Memorize James 1:2-4. The next time you face something difficult, say these verses out loud. And trust that God will take care of you!
Check out Exodus 4:1-9. What signs did God give Moses? These signs were to help Moses prove to the Israelites that God had sent him. Do you think those signs helped Moses believe too?
It took great courage for Jochebed to put her baby in that basket. Even when you know God is working in your life, it takes courage to trust Him. Read Psalm 3:3. How is God like a shield? How does He give you courage?
Those who crucified Jesus intended great harm, but God used their evil to bring about the greatest good of all. Look up 1 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 4:14-16 and John 14:2-3. What good things did God bring out of their evil plans?
You just know you’re ready to stay home alone or old enough to bike to the neighborhood store with friends. But Mom and Dad say you’re not quite old enough. While you wait, memorize Luke 16:10. Then show them how responsible you can be. Fix your own snacks. Put your bike away. Take care of…
Jealousy is wanting for yourself what belongs to someone else. And it’s so serious that God listed it in the Ten Commandments as one of the things we must not do. Read Exodus 20:17 for yourself. Why do you think God is serious about jealousy? What problems does it cause?
Part of forgiving is keeping your focus off the thing that made you hurt or angry. It’s leaving what happened in the past, in the past.Look at Philippians 3:12-14. Instead of focusing on the past, what should you think about?
Part of growing up is figuring out who you are. The world will tell you all sorts of things – things that aren’t true. Always turn to God to find out who you really are. Start with these beautiful verses: 1 John 3:1, Galatians 4:7, Psalm 139:13-14 and 1 Peter 2:9.
Jacob never expected to hear God’s voice that night. But you can expect to hear God’s voice every day. Just be still and listen. He might whisper a verse into your heart. He might send someone to encourage you. And He always speaks through the Bible. God loves to talk to you!
In Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus teaches us how to pray. Check out these verses and pay special attention to verse 10. Whose will should be done? Whatever you pray for, ask for God’s will to be done. That’s always the best plan.
When Jesus came, He changed the way sacrifices were made. It was no longer about animals and priests. Instead, sacrifices became about how we live our lives. Read Romans 12:1. How could choosing to please God – instead of the world, your friends or even yourself – be a “living sacrifice” to God?
There are 5,467 promises from God in the Bible. And God has kept – and is still keeping – every single one. How many promises can you find? Here are some to get you started: John 3:1, Matthew 28:20 and Matthew 6:14.
Hebrews 11 is often called the “Hall of Faith”. Read this chapter about the many heroes of the faith. Who is your favorite? Dig a little deeper into the Bible and find out more about his or her story and faith.
Abraham could have made up excuses not to go. He could have said, “I’m seventy five years old!” or “I like my home in Haran”. But he didn’t. Are you making excuses for not following God – for not loving your neighbor, forgiving a friend, or reading the Bible? Decide to stop making excuses and…
Noah must have had a terrifying ride inside that ark! When you’re frightened, remember Isaiah 43:1-2. Claim this promise by making it your own. God saves me. He calls me by my name. I belong to him. He will always be with me.
